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8... Set Apart and Chosen Book Signing
The team attends the release celebration of an anthology featuring 20 women
9... The 2019 Stellar Awards Post Review
Founder, Sheneè Woodson and Field Correspondent, Kyonna Brown attend the 34th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards on March 29th in Las Vega, Nevada
12... Jimmy Russell
Music and Choir Director discusses gospel music, his group and the future
13... James E. Sturdivant
Washington D.C pastor shares his thoughts about his ministry and a brief testimony from his childhood.
16... Defining Grace
Brother and Sister singing duo, Brian and Lisa, A ter years of singing other artists songs and writing music behind closed doors join together to form a duo
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Because of You (God) who died for our sins, we are set free. Free to love & forgive others, because He first loved us.
20... Last Call
Sought a ter worship leaders join together to form an award-winning, charttopping group
2 1 . . . M i n i s t e r R . L Ta y l o r
Preacher, Singer and Songwriter graces the pages as the Artist Spotlight
2 2 . . . B r a n d o n Wa t s o n
An award-winning singer and musician impacts audiences around the world 6
I N S I D E 25... Qiana Cressman
A closer look at Founder and Publisher of Emerge Women Magazine
2 6 . . . D r. G i n a P a z z a g l i a
Christian Therapist opens up about her past, her therapy methods and the importance of recognizing mental illness
28... Andria Mayberry
Mother of famous actor, encourages parents to support their children's dreams and being an advocate for ADHD
40... Donavon Brown
Writer transition to a published author discusses his most recent book and more
41... Constance Craig-Mason
Financial consultant talks about her involvement in upcoming book as a coauthor and a future solo project.
18... Casey J
Multi-Award Winning Worship Leader Interview with His Favor and expresses her desire to minister to believers and reach the lost
4 4 . . . D r. R o b e r t C a r g i l l
Founder and Editor expresses his views about television series and why he loves what he does as a Bible Scholar and more
48... Aneesh Daniel
Film maker and director from India encourages readers to reach others with the love of God and the reason to view electrifying movie. 7
Favor's Travels
On March 24th, Photographer Robert Dulin and I walked into a room full of people ready to support 20 bold and powerful women for the Book Launch of
Set Apart & Chosen... God Uses Ordinary Women To Do Extraordinary Things.
The evening began with these brave women walking down the aisle as if they were on a New York Fashion Week Runway. Opening prayer was given by Dr. Jia Conway. I thought I was going to need an organ when she said "Amen." That woman can pray! Afterward, an inspirational word was spoken by Dr. Tasheka Green. By the time she was finished, I KNEW that I was indeed Set Apart & Chosen for such a time as this. Kimmoly LaBoo (Founder, LaBoo Publishing) the one responsible for getting this anthology together, allowed each woman a chance to share why they chose to be apart of this book. Even though there were many, the common reason I noticed was the fact that Kimmoly LaBoo was involved. That says a whole lot about who this woman is and the trust and respect she has gained throughout the years. As I walked around the room, the love and support were evident as family and friends stood in each co-author's line getting their copy signed. I sat down with a few of the supporters and one person stated " I had to come! Although I had other plans, I wanted to ensure I came to get my copy signed. I can't wait to read these women's stories." After speaking with family friends, it was now my time to go around the room and speak to these dynamic women "My chapter is called When God Presses Pause. After reading my chapter, I want people to know that even when God presses pause, He will press start again" ~Pam Mintz "I was encouraged to write. There were things in my life I didn't think I could talk about. But once I started writing, I couldn't stop!" ~LaVerne Day At first, I thought I did not have a story to tell. Kimmoly told me to think of a time where God took you from to where He took you to. I said, I definitely have that story!" ~Tammy Wylie As an engineer,, I've always been a woman operating in a man's world. I want my nieces and even nephews to know that you can be in a room and still hold your own and stand out" ~Moana McAdams "I'm a speaker and a trainer. This anthology gave me a purpose to write about it. People always tell me to write a book. However, I did not want to write a book for the sake of writing a book. It had to be a purpose!" ~Kelly Bouchard
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Kimmoly K. LaBoo LaVerne Day Lisa M. Jones Dr. Tasheka Green Tishika Jackson Dr. Jia Conway Yolanda Johnson Mary Murrill Kelly Bouchard Desera Burney
Kendra Randall Tammy Wylie Gladys Rhem-Kenney Tamara Gooch Kimberly Hobbs Moana McAdams Danielle Batiste Pam Mintz Sandra Mizell Chaney Cheryl Hurley
www.kimmolyklaboo.com
Events Attended By The His Favor Team
After receiving an email stating that His Favor Magazine was approved to cover the 2019 Stellar Music Awards, the team was ecstatic. However, as the editor, I knew I had to ask someone else to go in my place due to other obligations.
As I expressed this to the team, they didn't want to hear it! They insisted that I go and let God handle the rest. Before I knew it, that is exactly what He did. I packed my bags and Thursday, March 28th, Field Correspondent, Kyonna Brown and I was on our way to Las Vegas to not only attend but to represent His Favor Magazine on the Red Carpet and the media room.
On March 29th, the day of the show, I was happy to see so many people in media that I knew. Some I knew via social media, so it was great to see them in person. As we found our spot on the red carpet, Donald Jackson walked right in front of us! More media personality filled the grounds then it was time for action.
Gospel Artists, Managers, Record Executives, you name it, began to grace the carpet. Each person stopped to greet the media and of course be interviewed. His Favor's first interview was with Travis Malloy "This is an awesome experience. God has fulfilled every promise! His word does not come back void!" After interviewing Travis Malloy, we were able to talk to several others including, Tyler Little, Jekalyn Carr, The Walls Group, Lonnie Hunter and so many more.
Once we finished experiencing the red carpet, we headed to one of the media rooms. Food was provided which was great because we were hungry! Although we had access to the media room, Kyonna also wanted to view the awards. I bought tickets already so we made our way to the auditorium.
Hezekiah Walker opened the show with a medley of his most popular hits. Right after, Kirk Franklin pumped the crowd up as he read his lines. Artist after artists ushered in the presence of God in their own unique way with a special tribute to the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. We also shared a few laughs as comedian Akintunde kept the flow of the show in between sets.
We then decided to go back into the media room to interview some of the show's nominees and winners. Little did we know we would also get a few songs from some of the artists including Shelby 5. Shirley Ceasar, Anthony Brown, Regina Bell, and so many others answered each media's questions with integrity and a smile.
The Stellar Gospel Music Awards has been in existence for over 30 years. Even tho I have been to the show before, being able to go as media was a true honor and blessing. I learned so much more about the industry. I even learned more about myself and as the visionary of this publication. I can't wait until next year!
34th Stellar Gospel Music Awards Presents Inaugural Aretha Franklin ICON Award to Queen of Soul’s Family with Tribute Performance by Erica Campbell, Kelly Price, Regina Belle Top Winner Jonathan McReynolds Takes Home Eight Stellar Awards Sensational Performances by Host Kirk Franklin, Hezekiah Walker, Brian Courtney Wilson, Koryn Hawthorne, Todd Dulaney, Charles Jenkins and Jekalyn Carr The Biggest Night in Gospel Music Premieres on BET Easter Sunday, April 21 at 7 p.m. ET/6 p.m. CT
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